UNSW Handbook Course - Adult Language Learning and Teaching

Adult Language Learning and Teaching - LING5020


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: Linguistics
	Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 8
	EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Fee Band: 5 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Focuses on the pedagogical strategies of teaching adults English as a second and/or foreign language. Examines language use and discourse in the classroom, models of language, teaching methodology, development of curricula, syllabus design and use of teaching resources and technology. Includes a practicum in a classroom environment with hands-on experience, putting theory into practice.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate initial, practical skills and knowledge in the teaching of English as a second or subsequent language
Demonstrate skills in using English as a medium of instruction
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation
Select, devise and use appropriate teaching tasks and materials.

Assessment

Assignment 1 - 40%
Assignment 2 - 20%
Assignment 3 - 40%

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